SOUTHWEST ASIA - In the month of June, CJTF-OIR carried over 180 open reports of possible civilian casualties from previous months and received 72 new reports resulting from Coalition strikes in support of partner force operations to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Additionally, the Coalition began the assessments of 304 historical reports of possible civilian casualties received from Airwars.org. During this period, the Coalition completed the assessment of 132 reports, of which 121 were assessed to be non-credible and seven were assessed to be credible, resulting in 21 unintentional civilian deaths. Four reports were assessed to be a duplicates of previous reports. To date, based on information available, CJTF-OIR assesses that, it is more likely than not, at least 624 civilians have been unintentionally killed by Coalition strikes since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve. A total of 424 reports were still open and being assessed at the end of the month. Coalition strikes are defined as ground artillery or air strikes conducted as part of the Coalition Air Tasking Order.

CJTF-OIR takes all reports of civilian casualties seriously and assesses all reports as thoroughly as possible. Although we are unable to investigate all reports of possible civilian casualties using traditional investigative methods, such as interviewing witnesses and examining the site, the Coalition interviews pilots and other personnel involved in the targeting process, reviews strike and surveillance video if available, and analyzes information provided by government agencies, non-governmental reports, partner forces, and traditional and social media. In addition, the Coalition considers new information when it becomes available in order to ensure a thorough and continuous review process.

To date, based on data between August 2014 and June 2017, the Coalition conducted a total of 22,983 strikes that included 48,636 separate engagements. During this period, the total number of reports of possible civilian casualties was 1101. The total number of credible reports of civilian casualties during this time period was 151. The percent of engagements that resulted in a report of possible civilian casualties was 2.26%. The percent of engagements that resulted in a credible report of civilian casualties was .31%.

After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of each civilian casualty report, CJTF-OIR assessed that the following 121 reports are non-credible. Non-credible means that at this time there is not sufficient information available to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.

1. May 27, 2016, near Khan Jibran, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

2. Oct. 6, 2016, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

3. Oct. 6, 2016, near Tal Al Jayer, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

4. Oct. 11, 2016, near Tal Btal, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

5. Oct. 14, 2016, near Al Ghazli, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

6. Oct. 16, 2016, near Al Jurnia, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

7. Oct. 17, 2016, near At Tanira, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

8. Oct. 17, 2016, near Al Ma'amari, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

9. Oct. 21, 2016, near Dahuk, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

10. Oct. 22, 2016, near Haji Koussa, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

11. Oct. 24, 2016, near Al Jurnia, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

12. Oct. 24, 2016, near Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

13. Oct. 24, 2016, near Tal Aswad, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

14. Oct. 25, 2016, near Al Hamar al Sharqiya, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

15. Oct. 25, 2016, near Lylan, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

16. Oct. 26, 2016, near Nu'man, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

17. Oct. 27, 2016, near Bariha, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

18. Oct. 29, 2016, near Al A'rīma, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

19. Oct. 30, 2016, near Tel Kahf, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

20. Nov. 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

21. Nov. 2, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

22. Nov. 3, 2016, near Lakta, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

23. Nov. 3, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

24. Nov. 4, 2016, near Al Hiyewi, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

25. Nov. 4, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

26. Nov. 5, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

27. Nov. 6, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

28. Nov. 6, 2016, near Lakta, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

29. Nov. 7, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

30. Nov. 7, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

31. Nov. 7, 2016, near Raqqa, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

32. Nov. 7, 2016, near Qabasin, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

33. Nov. 8, 2016, near Qaltah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

34. Nov. 8, 2016, near Tal Al Samin, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

36. Nov. 9, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

37. Nov. 9, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

38. Nov. 9, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

39. Nov. 11, 2016, near Khaniz Janoubi, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

40. Nov. 11, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

41. Nov. 13, 2016, near Al Qa'im, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

42. Nov. 13, 2016, near Al Qa'im, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

43. Nov. 13, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

44. Nov. 13, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

45. Nov. 13, 2016, north or Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

46. Nov. 15, 2016, near Al Qa'im, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

47. Nov. 15, 2016, near Abu Wahil, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

48. Nov. 15, 2016, near Mazra'at Al Qadissiya, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

49. Nov. 16, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

50. Nov. 16, 2016, near Shanina, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

51. Nov. 16, 2016, near Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

52. Nov. 16, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

53. Nov. 18, 2016, near Tal Afar, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

54. Nov. 19, 2016, near Bia'as, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

55. Nov. 21, 2016, near Bia'as, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

56. Nov. 22, 2016, near Al I'bara, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

57. Nov. 22, 2016, near Sabwayran, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

58. Nov. 23, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

59. Nov. 23, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

60. Nov. 23, 2016, near Al Killi, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

61. Nov. 23, 2016, near Marat, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

62. Nov. 24, 2016, near Marat, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

63. Nov. 24, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

64. Nov. 25, 2016, near Qortoba, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

65. Nov. 25, 2016, near Rutba, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

66. Nov. 27, 2016, near Hawi, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

67. Nov. 29, 2016, near Rawa, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

68. Nov. 29, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

69. Nov. 29, 2016, near Al Rahiat, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

70. Dec. 3, 2016, near Al Qa'im, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

71. Dec. 4, 2016, near Kabish Gharbi, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

72. Dec. 5, 2016, near Al Hazimah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

73. Dec. 6, 2016, near Al Baza'a, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

74. Dec. 6, 2016, near Al Thawrah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

75. Dec. 6, 2106, near Al Msheirfa, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

76. Dec. 7, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

77. Dec. 8, 2016, near Tal Afar, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

78. Dec. 8, 2016, near Al Bahra, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

79. Dec. 9, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

80. Dec. 11, 2016, near Khusham, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

81. Dec. 11, 2016, near Al Kour, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

82. Dec. 12, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

83. Dec. 12, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

84. Dec. 12, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

85. Dec. 13, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

86. Dec. 15, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

87. Dec. 16, 2016, near Shadadi, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

88. Dec. 16, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

89. Dec. 17, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

90. Dec. 17, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

91. Dec. 23, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

92. Dec. 29, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

93. Dec. 30, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

94. Dec. 30, 2016, near Debsi Afnan, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

95. Jan. 3, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

96. March 29, 2017, near Al Mansura, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

97. April 4, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

98. April 5, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

99. April 5, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

100. April 11, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

101. April 24, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

102. May 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

103. May 9, 2017, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

104. May 11, 2017, near Al Ramilah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

105. May 13, 2017, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

106. May 15, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

107. May 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that the report of civilian casualties was outside of the Coalition’s area of responsibility.

108. May 22, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

109. May 23, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

110. May 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

111. May 30, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

112. May 31, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via civilian report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

113. June 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

114. June 3, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

115. June 5, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

116. June 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

117. June 8, 2017, near Al Mayadin, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

118. June 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

119. June 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

120. June 14, 2017, near Tal Afar, Iraq, via social media report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

121. June 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.

Although the Coalition takes extraordinary efforts to strike military targets in a manner that minimizes the risk of civilian casualties, in some incidents casualties are unavoidable. Seven reports were assessed to be credible resulting in the unintentional death of 21 civilians.A credible assessment means it is more likely than not a Coalition strike resulted in a civilian casualty. In each of the incidents below, the investigation assessed that although all feasible precautions were taken and the decision to strike complied with the law of armed conflict, unintended civilian casualties unfortunately occurred.

1. Nov. 14, 2015, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS vehicle, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that three civilians were unintentionally killed and one was injured.

2. March 3, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: During a strike on an ISIS machine gun position engaging ISF, it was assessed that five civilians, not previously observed during the engagement, were unintentionally killed.

3. May 8, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian, who was not observed near the target during the engagement, was unintentionally injured.

4. May 10, 2017, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.

5. May 11, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report: During a strike to crater roads used by ISIS VBIEDs, it was assessed that one civilian was injured when his vehicle entered the target area after the munition was released.

6. May 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS VBIED, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that two civilians, not previously observed during the engagement, were unintentionally killed.

7. May 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: During a strike on ISIS fighters, it was assessed that 10 civilians were unintentionally killed in a building adjacent to the target.

The following four reports were assessed to be duplicates of other reports that have been or are currently being assessed.

1. Oct. 24, 2016, near Jarbua, Iraq, via Airwars report: It was assessed that this report of possible casualties is a duplicate of a non-credible report #5 in the Jan. 2, 2017, CJTF-OIR press release.

2. Nov. 25, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: It was assessed that this report of possible casualties is a duplicate of a non-credible report #12 in the Jan. 2, 2017, CJTF-OIR press release

3. March 17, 2017, near Al-Jinah, Syria, via social media: After a review of available information, it was assessed that this allegation was a duplicate allegation of a CENTCOM strike on al-Qaida. The investigation was previously disclosed on June 7, 2017 by CENTCOM.

4. On May 16, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: It was assessed that this report of possible casualties is a duplicate of a credible report #25 in the July 7, 2017, CJTF-OIR press release.

Currently, 424 reports of civilian casualties are still being assessed:

1. Feb. 23, 2015, near Al Jaysee, Syria, via Airwars report.

2. April 22, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report, re-opened due to new information being provided.